Nicked head gasket while trying to drop driver side head

[fishv12]

Good day all!

I have nicked my new head gasket while trying to put my driver side head down. Now it wasn't a major nick to the metal but it did scrape a little rubber off and it's getting me worried a bit. I wonder if I trashed the new gasket I just put on. Man these heads weigh a ton it's really hard to get them jammed in there. I did the passenger side fine but there is a lot more clearance room there to work with.

Thanks in advance!

 

[fishv12]

Here are some pictures of the damage... Nothing around coolant passages or anything....

 

[Chevy1925]

I wouldnt frett it

 

[03BlkMax]

Id run it

Galaxy S3

 

[fishv12]

Sorry what does that mean I wouldn't frett it?

Googled it... I wouldn't worry about it! Thanks guys makes me feel a little better.

 

[DAVe3283]

Yeah, I'd say you're OK. The nick isn't near the combustion chamber (where the real pressure is), or even coolant. Just the oil passages. Not a big deal.